Choosing a monument.

With the myriad of headstone shapes, base designs, granites and accessories available choosing a monument can be a daunting task for any family. We at Advanced Stone have reduced the task to a simple step by step approach that will ultimately guide you through the whole process from inception to completion.

Use the 5 step menu to the right to guide you through the creation of your own memorial.

Anatomy of a monument.

Virtually all monuments are built using the same basic construction technique. Cut from slabs of granite in various thickness the individual components are polished, inscriptions are then sandblasted and gilded before being transported and assembled on site using either cement, silicon or epoxy resins.

The diagram below illustrates the individual components that are assembled together to create a memorial. Each of these components can be customised to suit an individuals needs and as in some cases, deleted altogether, such as the Ashlar, which is generally only required by choice or if stipulated by the cemetary.